In 1897, Theodor Herzl envisioned a Jewish state at the First Zionist Congress in Basel. Now, the city hopes Israel – and its critics – won't overshadow this year's Eurovision Song Contest: 'Spirits don't run as high here as they do in France or Britain'
In 1897, Theodor Herzl envisioned a Jewish state at the First Zionist Congress in Basel. Now, the city hopes Israel – and its critics – won't overshadow this year's Eurovision Song Contest: 'Spirits don't run as high here as they do in France or Britain'